jawel

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of ja (“yes”) +‎ wel (“well, indeed”). Compare German jawohl.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /jaːˈʋɛl/
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  • Hyphenation: ja‧wel
  • Rhymes: -ɛl

Adverb

jawel

  1. An emphatic yes, to indicate strong agreement, or dissent in reply to a negative statement or question
    "Jawel", zei ze, "ik denk wel dat dat juist is."
    "Yes" she said, "I do think that that is true."
    Je hebt je huiswerk niet gemaakt. — Jawel, ik heb mijn huiswerk wel gemaakt!
    You didn't do your homework. — Yes, I did do my homework!

Descendants
  • Petjo: jewel
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